2003 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · WA53 LCF
2003 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 87,841 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,841 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA53 LCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 87,841 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA53 LCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Arosa (WA53 LCF) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WA53 LCF Mileage History
- 09/08/202383,012 mi
- 01/08/202485,068 mi+2,056 mi
- 26/08/202586,259 mi+1,191 mi
- 26/08/202586,259 mi
- 29/07/202687,841 mi+1,582 mi
Average of roughly 1,626 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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